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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.91, 13,305.14 and 5,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.91, 13,305.14 and 5,174.88 is: 7,761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.91 : 13,305.14 = 5,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.91/13,305.14 = 5,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.91x = 13,305.14 × 5,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.91x = 68,852,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,852,502.88/8,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.61

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